Revolution and a New Nation

Question 1

The Land Ordinance of _________ created 6X6 grids that were called townships.

Accepted Answer

1785

Question 2

This act angered colonist because when the British granted some land back to the French in OV..

Accepted Answer

The Quebec Act

Question 3

Which country was the first to sign a treaty of alliance with colonies during the Am. Rev.?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 4

Who wrote the preamble?

Accepted Answer

Governour Morris

Question 5

Who wrote The American "Crisis"?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine

Question 6

Which of the following branches of government passes laws?

Accepted Answer

legislature

Question 7

WHich NA group initially refused to fight on the side of the British during the F&I War?

Accepted Answer

Iroqouis

Question 8

Which of the following locations held cannons and ammunition during the Am. Rev.?

Accepted Answer

Fort Ticonderoga

Question 9

Who was responsible for leading an uprising of farmers in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Shays

Question 10

A formal agreement between 2 powers to work together.

Accepted Answer

Alliance

Question 11

In short, how did the constitution improve the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

made a stronger central government

Question 12

The American Revolution inspired revolutions in...

Accepted Answer

France and Latin America

Question 13

Which best describes the economic impact the F&I War had on Britain?

Accepted Answer

Britain was in deep debt

Question 14

Which act of Parliament required colonists to house British Soldiers?

Accepted Answer

The Quartering Act

Question 15

Alexander Hamilton was a Federalist.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 created

Accepted Answer

a path to statehood

Question 17

How many Federalist Papers were written?

Accepted Answer

85

Question 18

The 1st Amendment of the Constitution provides freedom of...

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 19

What was the official border of the US after the Treaty of Paris was signed?

Accepted Answer

The Mississippi River

Question 20

Which of the following marked the official end of the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

Approval of the Treaty of Paris

Question 21

Which of the following best describes those involved in the French and Indian War?

Accepted Answer

Britain vs. France

Question 22

Where was the "shot heard 'round the world?"

Accepted Answer

Lexington

Question 23

The Federalists were "PRO" States rights.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

A chief argument that the Anti-Federalists had against the constitution was...

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights

Question 25

The Preamble of the Constitution states some general ideas about society and government.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 26

What was the first order of business at the Second Continental Congress?

Accepted Answer

Form an Army

Question 27

Which of the following was a patriot spy during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Hale

Question 28

The Federalists wanted the states to ________ the constitution.

Accepted Answer

ratify

Question 29

Who took detailed notes at the continental congress during the drafting of the constitution?

Accepted Answer

James Madison

Question 30

Who was the first casualty at the Boston Massacre?

Accepted Answer

Crispus Attucks

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